09/11/2021
ARE YOU SCARED ABOUT EXPOSING YOUR PERSONAL DATA TO CRIMINALS?
Here are a few tips to ensure your personal information doesn’t end up in the wrong hands.
✅CREATE STRONG PASSWORDS
When creating a password, think beyond words or numbers that a cybercriminal could easily figure out, like your birthday.
✅DON'T OVERSHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Check your privacy settings so you are aware of who’s seeing your posts, and be cautious when posting your location, hometown, birthday, or other personal details.
✅USE FREE WI-FI WITH CAUTION
Most free public Wi-Fi networks have very few security measures in place, which means others using the same network could easily access your activity. You should wait until you’re on a secure, password-protected network before whipping out that credit card.
✅WATCH OUT FOR LINKS AND ATTACHMENTS
Cybercriminals are sneaky, and will often compose their phishing scams to look like legitimate. Certain things like spelling errors or a different email address than the typical sender can be a clue that the email is spam.
✅CONSIDER ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
Install anti-virus software, anti-spyware software, and a firewall. For additional protection, you may want to consider cyber insurance, which can keep you and your family safe if you fall victim to a cyberattack.
✅CHECK TO SEE IF THE SITE IS SECURE
Before entering personal information into a website, take a look at the top of your browser. If there is a lock symbol and the URL begins with “https,” that means the site is secure.
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